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USVI: Gov Bryan outlines next steps for racetrack reopening in St Croix
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The government of the US Virgin Islands is forging ahead with the completion of the Randall Doc' James horseracing track, according to Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, who addressed the issue during Monday's Government House press briefing.
Education Minister lauds VI-based medical school for offering scholarships to locals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. De Castro (AL) has welcomed the offer of two scholarships per year to Virgin Islanders by Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) School of Medicine in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Dr the Hon Dawson unveils bold plans to transform VI’s agri & fisheries industries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Former Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Honourable Karl Dawson (R1) has outlined a number of bold new initiatives aimed at enhancing food security and boosting agricultural production in the Virgin Islands (VI).
OECS leaders close ranks to collectively stave off new global tariff threats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reaffirmed the Virgin Islands’ commitment to regional collaboration and food security, following his return from the 76th meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority in Saint Martin.
TCI Opposition questions selection of VI firm as examiner of health insurance board
COCKBURN TOWN, Turks & Caicos Islands- It was on March 7, 2025, that the Governor of Turks & Caicos Islands, Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, announced the removal of the National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) and appointment of Interpath (BVI) Ltd as the Examiner.
Economic impact of 'successful' Vybz Kartel concert to be analysed- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has publicly congratulated local promoter Mr Steve E. Parillon and Yolo Promotions on the “resounding success” of the Black On Black Concert featuring Vybz Kartel on March 15, 2025.
Private sector needs to ‘step up’ support for HLSCC- Dana Lewis-Ambrose
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Head of the Business and Computer Studies Department at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Mrs Dana Lewis-Ambrose has echoed the call for more support from external entities.
Platinum BVI Services secures prestigious AA ‘Customer Cup’
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI—Platinum BVI Services, the Fixed Based Operator (FBO) of American Airlines’ (AA) stationed at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island, has secured the prestigious American Airlines Customer Cup for the fourth quarter of 2024.
UN Roadmap to improve development finance access launched in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), on March 15, 2025—officially launched the United Nations (UN) Eastern Caribbean Overseas Territories Roadmap for Improving Access to Development Finance.
Charter fees row: VI willing to make concessions in 'spirit of friendship'- Premier
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands government is willing to make concessions in the spirit of friendship as it continues to work out the issues stemming from proposed amendments to the Commercial Recreational Vessel Licensing Act.
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